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JIG 7279

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 7279
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 140,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 134,894 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 101,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,928 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2019 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,804 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,650 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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JIG 7279 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIG 7279, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIG 7279 registered?

JIG 7279 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is JIG 7279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 7279 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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